Pakistan Walking Tightrope Amid Soaring US-Iran Tensions, Admits Defence Minister
· World · India Today, Wall Street Journal
Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif has admitted that Islamabad faces a delicate diplomatic challenge amid escalating tensions between the United States and Iran. Describing the country's position as a tightrope walk, Asif stated that Pakistan maintains close relations with both Tehran and Gulf states involved in the conflict. Islamabad previously attempted to play a mediating role to end the war in West Asia, though those discussions failed to produce a permanent settlement. Asif emphasized that Pakistan aims to preserve its diplomatic room for manoeuvre and maintain communication channels with both Washington and Tehran. The minister noted that Islamabad must carefully assess how far it can go in future mediation efforts without complicating its regional ties.
Why it matters
Pakistan's diplomatic balancing act directly impacts regional security and stability across South Asia and the Middle East.
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